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R431 GYJ

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,899 mi
Last recorded19,899 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 GYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2009 19,899 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,899 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,423 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 17,667 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2007 11,253 miles

front mud guard missing.

Fail 7 Apr 2007 11,238 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 7,981 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?

Based on 3,827 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
990
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
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R431 GYJ is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 27,873 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Thundercat fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R431 GYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Thundercat typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R431 GYJ registered?

R431 GYJ is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R431 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 GYJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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